OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT THE COST OF CRANE

INSPECTION
There are a few other factors that can affect the cost of a crane inspection. Things like
equipment, downtime or wait time, training, and environment can all affect the overall cost of a
crane inspection.

EQUIPMENT Will the inspector need to provide their own lift or is there equipment on-site that
will allow the inspector to access the cranes? If a technician needs to bring their own lift, it can
add up to an hour onto the service time to complete the unloading and loading of the lift.

Are there provisions in place (anchors, guardrails, etc.) for fall protection? Is the equipment
easy to reach? Accessibility of the crane or unit can affect the time it takes to complete the
inspection.

DRIVE TIME Drive time will be calculated based on the distance and time that it takes the
technician to drive from their shop to the customers location.

DOWN/WAIT TIME Any additional time that the inspector has to wait for a shift or production
run to end, before they can access the equipment, will be charged at published hourly rates
and fees.

TRAINING Is additional safety training required for an inspector to come on your job site or
access your facility? Additional training will add on to the number of hours required for the
inspection and increase costs. Its best to let your crane service provider know about this
upfront so they can build it into their quote.

ENVIRONMENT Abnormal or hazardous environments (chemical baths, hot metal, extreme

heights, etc.) will require additional equipment and/or additional protection for an inspector to
come on-site. It may even require an inspector with specialized training who is familiar with and
qualified to work in an environment with potential hazards.

HOW MUCH YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY

Every crane service provider has their own set prices for overhead crane inspection, but you
should expect to ask for their hourly rate, plus an estimate of the total number of hours required
to complete the crane inspection process at your facility. Weve seen ranges starting around
$65 per hour all the way up to $125 an hour for crane inspection services. However, many
companies quote between the ranges of $75-$100 per hour on average.

One thing to make note of when reviewing bids from crane service providers: If any bid stands
out as abnormally low compared to a comparable bid that you received from another vendor,
that company may be discounting their inspection quote to get you to sign up for a contract or
service agreement. Once youre on-board as a customer under contract, they may make up for
their low bid by marking up their rates for any service and repairs/replacement parts needed
down the road.

TO WRAP IT ALL UP

Choose a crane service provider that will develop an inspection program that meets your company's unique needs
and complies with OSHA and CMAA requirements.

Remember, when a crane service provider is estimating the total number of hours they expect
to complete a crane inspection, they will need the following information to put a well-informed
estimate together:

Type of crane and capacity of the crane that is being inspected

The total number of cranes being inspected
Crane service class / duty cycle
Travel time from their facility to your facility
Unloading and loading time of any special equipment required to complete the inspection
Other factors, including special training required to come on site, any special equipment
needed, operating environment, and accessibility to the crane or equipment

At Mazzella Companies, our field personnel are experienced and certified to help you with in-
plant crane inspection needs, field inspections, lifting and rigging inspections, and hoist
inspections. Well work hand-in-hand with your company to help develop an overhead crane
inspection program that meets your companys unique needs and complies with OSHA and
CMAA requirements.

When one of our inspectors comes on site, a typical crane inspection will include:

A review of existing inspection records

A detailed inspection of your lifting equipment including cranes and hoists
A copy of the detailed inspection reports to show documented compliance
 Consultation on inspection reports and actionable items regarding any hazards, mechanical
issues, or opportunities for improvement to help keep your employees safe, reduce
downtime, and extend the life of your equipment.
Retention of all inspection records for a period of 7 years

Weve developed a patented internet-based inspection and audit program called INSPEXTION
CONNEXTION 3.0. This software is loaded onto tablets so our field personnel can come into
your facility and add inspection data in real time.

Our inspectors will then provide you with a detailed report including a list of each item
inspected with an assigned condition code that defines the overall condition of the item, as
well as a priority code to let you know if it is safety related, production related, etc. If any
potential safety hazards are identified, we will report them to a pre-designated person
immediately, along with a written safety summary.

If youd like to receive a quote, or schedule a consultation to develop a crane inspection

program for your facility, contact a Crane Service Specialist today.